Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 09:10 AM AEST on Saturday 29 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 26 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LODDON WEIR (TW) AND APPIN SOUTH The flood peak along the Loddon River is moving downstream at Appin South where minor flooding is likely to continue across the weekend and into next week. Further upstream, a second flood peak at the Loddon Weir (TW) is moving downstream, where minor flooding is occurring. Renewed rises are expected at Appin South as this second flood peak arrives next week. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding has eased along the Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir. Minor flooding is occurring at Loddon Weir (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 1.41 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.50 m). Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Loddon Weir (TW) to Kerang. The Loddon River at Appin South peaked at 3.09 m around 09:00 pm Thursday 27 August, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.05 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) across the weekend and into next week. Flood Safety Advice: Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.} For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 09:30 AM AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.24,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.47,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.16,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.18,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.47,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.58,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.95,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.97,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.77,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),223.04,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.02,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.53,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.84,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.41,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.31,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.80,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),4.64,falling,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,3.05,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.44,steady,4:00 pm Tue 25/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.71,steady,8:00 am Sat 29/08/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.